Netherlands to return 119 artifacts to Nigeria

The Netherlands has become the latest western country to agree to return 119 stolen artifacts to Nigerian museums. The artifacts, known as the Benin Bronzes and mostly housed in a museum in Leiden, were looted in the late 19th century by British soldiers from what is now Nigeria. They will be returned at the request […]

Tunisia: Ennhadha Refuses to Sign Contract Memo of Prime Minister; Calls for a Unity Gvt

Tunisian parliament leading party Ennhadha has refused to sign the contract memorandum submitted by Prime Minister designate to parties taking part in consultations on the next government’s program. Ennahda blames nominal PM Elyes Fakhfakh for not heeding the moderate Islamist movement’s call for a unity government.   While the former finance minister refuses to integrate […]

Mauritania decides election dates despite disagreements

Presidential elections in Mauritania are scheduled to take place in June according to a government decree despite differences between the opposition parties and the ruling party. The opposition has doubts over the transparency and the credibility of the elections. The legislative elections held at the end of last year were boycotted by some parties and […]